By Dr. Shane Baird As horse injuries go, cuts, scrapes, and bruises of all shapes and sizes are common – the challenge is learning when veterinary intervention is required. Is There Joint Involvement? One of the most critical factors for laceration severity is...
By Dr. Shane Baird Since the early 1900’s, ultrasound technology has been used to visualize the invisible, detecting everything from metallurgical flaws to human gall stones. Today, in veterinary medicine we routinely use ultrasonography in various applications, as...
For our April blog installment of our Acupuncture and Chiropractic series, we will be sharing a recent case involving an acupuncture and chiropractic evaluation of a ranch horse. Terms you will hear during chiropractic and acupuncture evaluation: Restriction: an area...
QUESTION: I am considering a 9 year old mare, as a horse for my daughter and future grandchildren. The mare has seen a vet for a torn suspensory ligament. I have met the horse and was impressed with her disposition. I noted the ‘droopy’ hind foot when I...
